SPORTS

The Arlee boys kicked off the season with a bang at the Tip-Off Tournament in Hamilton Dec. 1-2, posting wins over Noxon Friday and Plains Saturday.  Scoring over 20 points in the first two quarters, the Warriors got 20 points from Ben Harlow-Old Person and another 12 from Tavin Lapahie in a 76-26 victory over Noxon.Arlee led 45-17 at halftime and then held the Red Devils to nine points in the second half. The Warriors’ Jake Knoll added 11 points, while Kendall O’Neill had 10.On day two, Arlee improved to 2-0 on the year, making the best of the second...

LAS VEGAS — The 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo got under way a day late at the Thomas & Mack Center, and Montanas contingent of competitors made their marks in the opening round. Richmond Champion of Stevensville finished in a four-way tie for fourth place in bareback riding, scoring...

HAMILTON, MT. — The 2023 high school football season is officially behind us and what a season its been. From week 1 upsets to Bozeman finishing the year as Class AA's undefeated champions, it's been a season to remember. With a great season comes countless jaw. dropping highlights, but...

The Southwest A Conference announced postseason awards in Volleyball for the 2023 season. Hamilton’s Mya Winkler was named Conference MVP, as well as 1st Team All-State and All-Conference. Hamilton’s Aurie Duncan also got 1st team All-State and All-Conference. Also for Hamilton, Ciara Hanley got 2nd Team All-Conference, and Cierra Cole got Honorable Mention.

The girls and boys wrestling teams from Corvallis, Florence, Hamilton, and Stevensville competed alongside 14 other schools from western Montana in the Owen Invitational in Polson on Friday, Dec. 1st and Saturday, Dec. 2nd. This was the first tournament of the year, and with such a big field, it was...

A quick start by the Scarlets led to a 31-20 victory over Noxon at the Hamilton Tip-Off Tournament on Friday, Dec. 1, and a loss to Plains on Saturday.Arlee jumped out to a 15-4 lead in Friday’s first quarter and went into halftime with a 20-9 advantage. Leah Mesteth led the Scarlets with 11 points, while JJ Haynes and ShyAnne Manzanares each had eight points.A day later, Porter Pier scored 19 points, but Arlee still fell to Plains 42-27. The Scarlets trailed 25-8 at halftime but edged up to 32-17 in the third quarter.At HamiltonARLEE 31, NOXON 20Arlee - 15 - 5 - 7 - 4 - 31Noxon - 4 - 5 - 6 - 5 - 20ARLEE SCORING – Leah Mesteth 11, JJ Haynes 8, ShyAnne Manzanares 8, Adalyn Jacobson 4PLAINS 42, ARLEE 27Arlee - 4 - 4 - 9 - 10 - 27Plains - 11 - 14 - 7 - 10ARLEE SCORING - Porter Pier 19, ShyAnne Manzanares 4, Adalyn Jacobson 2, Leah Mesteth 1, Jaydessa Haynes 1

The 2023 Stevensville girls soccer team has been awarded the 2023 Stockman Bank Team Sportsmanship Award for MHSA State Soccer. This award was given to highlight and celebrate outstanding team sportsmanship in the state soccer playoffs. Stevensville’s head coach Eric Depee said of the award, “It is a really great...

Football players from Bitterroot Valley schools were well represented in the Western A All-Conference and All-State teams. This was to be expected as both Corvallis and Hamilton made it to the playoffs – Hamilton losing in the quarterfinals and Corvallis losing in the semifinals. The following players earned All-State...

The high school basketball season in the Bitterroot is upon us. Its duration will take us from the beginning of winter to the beginning of spring, as the first games began on December 1st and State Champions will be crowned on March 9th. All told, there are 12 boys and girls varsity basketball teams in the valley, all striving for that same goal.